Automotive Industry News & Information - Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, FL, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

At Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, FL, we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, that’s what we’re here for - to help you make the best decision for your situation.

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, FL, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, FL.

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

technician holding a clean and dirty air filter comparison in the front seat of a car

When driving around town, your vehicle's engine needs clean air to burn the fuel – and it needs a lot. In fact, a typical vehicle needs about 216,000 gallons of air for every tank of gas. All that air passes through a filter that catches the dust and dirt. Eventually, the filter gets completely full, and because the filter can only hold so much, dirt starts getting through. At Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, we want to help you get the best air quality in your vehicle, but first, we want to explain the process of where this dirty air is going.

At Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, FL, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, Kelley's Auto & Diesel Repair in Crestview, FL has your back.